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Lebanon:
Land of the Phoenicians tour
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call Dave now on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631
Escorted Group or Private Tour
7 Days / 6 Nights from £1015 per person
Highlights: Phoenician Byblos • Jeita Grotto • Roman Temples at Baalbek
“Stunning scenery, world-class cuisine and magnificent ancient sites are all accessible from vibrant Beirut.”
Lebanon is a jewel of the Levant; a
captivating mix of coastal and mountain scenery, dotted with important and
impressive historic remains. This journey takes in the highlights, visiting the
Phoenician ports of Byblos & Sidon, the bustling cosmopolitan capital of Beirut
and the spectacular Roman remains
of Baalbek.
Itinerary
Day 1 – To Beirut: Fly from London to Beirut with Middle East Airlines. Transfer
to the Commodore Hotel in Beirut for 4 nights. (N)
Day 2 – Cedars of Lebanon & Tripoli: Drive north to the famous Cedars of Lebanon
then on to Tripoli to visit the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles. Then proceed
to visit Msaylha castle (B)
Day 3 – Beirut & Sidon: Morning tour of Beirut including the National Museum and
the heart of the city, beautifully restored by Solideré. This afternoon, drive
south to Sidon to visit the castle built in the harbour by the crusaders. (B)
Day 4 – Jeita grotto, Harissa & Byblos: Morning visit to the spectacular Jeita
Grotto. Continue to Harissa to see the fine views over Beirut and Jounieh before
driving to wonderful Byblos. Spend the afternoon exploring the town with its crusader
castle and pretty fishing harbour. (B)
Day 5 – To Anjar, Baalbek & Zahlé: This morning, drive into the Bekaa valley to
the fortified city of Anjar, once a popular hunting resort for the Umayyads.
Continue to the Ksara winery. Afternoon tour of Baalbek, whose Roman temples are
among the most impressive in the world. Stay overnight and eat dinner in Chtaura
Park, Zahlé. (B, D)
Day 6 – To Beirut: Morning drive to the Palace of Beiteddine with its richly
decorated rooms and mosaic collection. Continue to the pretty village of Deir
al-Qamar before driving to Beirut. Stay overnight at the Mövenpick Hotel &
Resort, Beirut (Courtyard View room). (B)
Day 7 – To London: Morning transfer to the airport. Fly from Beirut to London
with Middle East Airlines. (B)
Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
Beirut optional extension
3 Days / 2 Nights, from £ 215pp
This extension provides an opportunity to stay on in Beirut, with time at
leisure to explore this fascinating city in more depth or relax and enjoy the
Mövenpick Hotel’s extensive facilities.
Day 7 – Beirut: Stay for a further 2 nights at the Mövenpick Hotel & Resort,
Beirut (Courtyard View room). (B)
Day 8 – Beirut: At leisure. (B)
Day 9 – To London: Morning transfer to the airport. Fly from Beirut to London
with Middle East Airlines. (B)
Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
Flight upgrades
- please ask for details
Regional Air Connections
please ask for details
Prices... prices based on 2 sharing. please call for for single supplement
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Departure-Return date |
Price(£) |
Single Supp |
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12 Feb 2012- 18 Feb 2012 |
1105 |
280 |
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26 Feb 2012- 03 Mar 2012 |
1105 |
280 |
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11 Mar 2012- 17 Mar 2012 |
1115 |
280 |
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25 Mar 2012- 31 Mar 2012 |
1115 |
280 |
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08 Apr 2012- 14 Apr 2012 |
1195 |
285 |
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22 Apr 2012- 28 Apr 2012 |
1115 |
280 |
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06 May 2012- 12 May 2012 |
1105 |
280 |
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09 Sep 2012- 15 Sep 2012 |
1015 |
285 |
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23 Sep 2012- 29 Sep 2012 |
1115 |
285 |
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07 Oct 2012- 13 Oct 2012 |
1115 |
285 |
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04 Nov 2012- 10 Nov 2012 |
1105 |
280 |
How to book
Call Dave now on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631 or email
dave@robertbroadtravel.co.uk